Protected Area · Kenya
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is a protected area in Kenya, covering 40,772 acres (16,500 ha), established in 1985.
Protected Area · Kenya
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Area | 40,772 acres (16,500 ha) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Coordinates | 0.6167° N, 37.5333° E |
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About Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is a game reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river in Kenya. It is 165 km2 (64 sq mi) in size and is 350 km (220 mi) from Nairobi. It ranges in elevation from 800 to 1,230 m (2,620 to 4,040 ft). Geographically and administratively, it is part of Samburu County. It is owned and managed by the Samburu County Government. In the middle of the reserve, the Ewaso Ng'iro flows through doum palm groves and thick riverine forests. It provides water to the wildlife in the reserve.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi, Kenya · 140.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Samburu National Reserve?
Samburu National Reserve is in Kenya (0.6167° N, 37.5333° E).
When was Samburu National Reserve established?
Samburu National Reserve was established in 1985, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Samburu National Reserve?
Samburu National Reserve covers 40,772 acres (16,500 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1817380 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samburu_National_Reserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).